Mario Batali Puts Fort Point Plans on Hold

Chef Mario Batali posted the following disappointing news to his blog.  As covered previously, he had been planning a restaurant at 320 Summer St. 

Update on Babbo Boston

B&B Hospitality Group is saddened to announce that the project called Babbo Pizzeria and Enoteca originally slated for a fourth quarter open date in the exciting Fort Point district in Boston will not come to fruition. We will continue to look for the perfect location to serve the exciting and vibrant Boston community.

Planet Southie Meeting, 8/22

Why aren't our families' needs for green spaces, trees, gardens, safety and other essentials more valued in planning? Who's benefiting? Certainly not Southie families.

Let's talk about it at the August Planet Southie Monthly Meeting!


When: Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: The Distillery Building, 516 E 2nd Street, South Boston


http://planetsouthie.blogspot.com/2013/08/august-22-meeting-focus-on-green-space.html

BRA Community Mtg for 156 Room Hotel, 8/20

BRA Community Meeting for:

6 West Broadway -
South Boston Boutique Hotel

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
6:30 PM
50 West Broadway Apartments, South Boston
Project Proponent: 6 West Broadway
Project Description: The proponent, Pappas Enterprise Inc., filed a
Project Notification Form on Friday, August 02, 2013. The proposed
new development will involve the construction of a 156 room (87,000
gross square foot) hotel which will include a ground level full service
restaurant and bar, coffee shop, fitness center, meeting rooms,
conference rooms, screening room, 2nd level terrace, rooftop bar, and
exterior pool deck/outdoor lounge to be located at the intersection of
Broadway and Dorchester Avenue.

Close of Comment Period: Friday, September 6, 2013

Fort Point Inventor Steve Hollinger Interviewed on Fox

Steve Hollinger was interviewed on Fox 25 about two of his latest inventions (both created in Fort Point!). The first is Squito, a throwable camera that can 360° panoramic pictures. And the second, Kayalite, is the #1 light for professional kayakers.

FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston


And here's the video of Squito:


Links:

• Squito website
• Kayalite on Kayalu.com

Babbo Community Meeting Tomorrow

As posted previously, tomorrow (7/16) is a community meeting for a new restaurant by Mario Batali and the B&B Hospitality Group:

 

Babbo Pizzeria & Enoteca

320 Summer Street 

Fort Point Boston

 

They're going to present the plans and gather feedback in a communiy meeting:

 

Tuesday, July 16th

6:30 PM

Made in Fort Point

30 Channel Center Street

 

 

Candidate Suzanne Lee at Barlow's, 7/25

 

Suzanne Lee

District 2 City Council

Thursday, July 25th, 5:30-7pm

 Barlow's

241 A St.

 

Menton's Unofficial Restaurant Week Menu

This year Menton is doing an unofficial restaurant week, Aug 18-23 and 25-30.  Here's the menu:

 

 

“UNOFFICIAL” RESTAURANT WEEK
August 18-23 and 25-30
Inspired by Summer Restaurant Week, Menton will be offering two specially priced menus for two weeks this August.

PRIX FIXE MENU

Heirloom Tomatoes
Roasted Garlic Nougatine, Burrata, Orange Vinegar

Onsen Egg
Summer Vegetables, Mushroom, Green Goddess

 Foie Gras Terrine
Champagne Mango, Pickled Sultanas, Granola
Supplement 12

Seared Foie Gras
Verjus, Plum, Walnut, Brioche Sable
Supplement 12

~

Delice de Bourgogne Tortelloni
brodo, radish, apricot

Snapper
Lobster Nage, Tendersweet Cabbage, Confit Oyster

 Duck Breast
Nasturtium, Cherry, Rye

~

Angel Food Cake
Watermelon, Pistachio, Lemon

Chocolate Parfait
Coffee, Banana, Popcorn

Selection of Artisanal Cheese
Traditional Accoutrements

PRIX FIXE 58

***

 CHEF’S TASTING MENU

Fluke Crudo
Lemon Cucumber, Torpedo Red Onion, Calabrian Chili

Snapper
Lobster Nage, Tendersweet Cabbage, Confit Oyster

Cappellini
Cured Egg Yolk, Crab, Allium

 Pork Tenderloin
Ham Rillette, Carrot, Mustard

Angel Food Cake
Watermelon, Pistachio, Lemon

CHEF’S  TASTING 78

 

Bill Linehan at Barlow's Thursday

via Diane Keliher:

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Committee to Re- elect City Councilor Bill Linehan is hosting a fundraiser at Barlow's at 241 A St, on this Thursday, June 27th from 5:30-7:30. Bill needs our support in this upcoming election

Please vote!

The voter turnout for today's special election has been abysmal.  It is currently almost half what it was at this time in the senate special election of Coakley/Brown in Boston. 

Please make time to vote today and reminder people you know who live in Massachusetts.

Polls are open until 8pm and the lines will be short!

Community Meeting for Babbo (Mario Batali), 7/16

Mario Batali and the B&B Hospitality Group are planning a new restaurant:

 

Babbo Pizzeria & Enoteca

320 Summer Street 

Fort Point Boston

 

They're going to present the plans and gather feedback in a communiy meeting:

 

Tuesday, July 16th

6:30 PM

Made in Fort Point

30 Channel Center Street

 

 

 

Thursday: Coffee with Mayoral Candidate Mike Ross

Fort Point Community Coffee with Mike Ross, Candidate for Mayor of Boston and Chef Barbara Lynch

Thursday, June 27th

8-10am

Sportello, 348 Congress St.

Music Tonight in Wormwood Park

Balto, a folk/americana band from Portland, Oregon will be playing at Wormwood Park for the enjoyment of anyone who wants to come and enjoy an evening outside in the Fort Point neighborhood. Music will start around 7:00.

http://balto.bandcamp.com/

We'll have some grills going so bring food you want to grill. We'll have buckets of ice to keep your drinks cold and will be providing free wine, beer, and snacks while supplies last.

There's a $5 suggested donation. Money goes to the band.

If it rains, we will move the event inside to a nearby condo.

More details on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/459100714182951/